Crime in Leighton-Linslade North: statistics, rates and trends
783 crimes were recorded in Leighton-Linslade North in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Leighton-Linslade North at a glance
- Crime trends in Leighton-Linslade North
- Types of crime in Leighton-Linslade North
- Leighton-Linslade North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Leighton-Linslade North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Leighton-Linslade North
- Population and deprivation in Leighton-Linslade North
- Questions about crime in Leighton-Linslade North
- About this data
783 crimes were recorded in Leighton-Linslade North in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 301 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Leighton-Linslade North has the 3,152nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Leighton-Linslade North | Central Bedfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 783 | 19,207 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.9 | 60.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 16,686 | 315,877 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Leighton-Linslade North was highest in the year to July 2020 (852 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (747). Over the whole period it fell 7%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 783 | 46.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 778 | 46.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 794 | 47.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 782 | 46.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 747 | 44.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 805 | 48.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 852 | 51.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 808 | 48.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 841 | 50.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 82 |
| June 2026 | 79 |
| May 2026 | 74 |
| April 2026 | 64 |
| March 2026 | 66 |
| February 2026 | 58 |
| January 2026 | 56 |
| December 2025 | 60 |
| November 2025 | 56 |
| October 2025 | 73 |
| September 2025 | 55 |
| August 2025 | 60 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Leighton-Linslade North over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in public order (+20%) and violence and sexual offences (+14%).
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-27%) and burglary (-18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 301 | 18.0 | 0.53 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 124 | 7.4 | 0.48 | -27% |
| Vehicle crime | 85 | 5.1 | 1.03 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 72 | 4.3 | 0.64 | +12% |
| Public order | 48 | 2.9 | 0.43 | +20% |
| Other theft | 45 | 2.7 | 0.42 | -6% |
| Burglary | 27 | 1.6 | 0.46 | -18% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 1.5 | 0.18 | +39% |
| Drugs | 21 | 1.3 | 0.38 | +50% |
| Other crime | 20 | 1.2 | 0.57 | +5% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.4 | 0.43 | +40% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.4 | 0.27 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.15 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Leighton-Linslade North
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Leighton-Linslade North recorded 301 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 38.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Leighton-Linslade North
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Leighton-Linslade North recorded 124 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 15.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Leighton-Linslade North
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Leighton-Linslade North recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Leighton-Linslade North
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Leighton-Linslade North recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Leighton-Linslade North
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Leighton-Linslade North recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Leighton-Linslade North
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Leighton-Linslade North recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Leighton-Linslade North
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Leighton-Linslade North recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Leighton-Linslade North
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Leighton-Linslade North recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Leighton-Linslade North
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Leighton-Linslade North recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Leighton-Linslade North
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Leighton-Linslade North recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Leighton-Linslade North
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Leighton-Linslade North recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Leighton-Linslade North
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Leighton-Linslade North recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Leighton-Linslade North
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Leighton-Linslade North recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Leighton-Linslade North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Leighton-Linslade North.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Leighton-Linslade North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leighton-Linslade South | 1,452 | 88.9 | +89% |
| Heath & Reach | 317 | 71.1 | +51% |
| Leighton-Linslade West | 697 | 52.3 | +11% |
| Eaton Bray | 165 | 43.1 | -8% |
| Dunstable North | 595 | 60.7 | +29% |
| Houghton Regis West | 1,161 | 93.5 | +99% |
| Aspley & Woburn | 223 | 43.3 | -8% |
| Dunstable Central | 840 | 107.6 | +129% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Leighton-Linslade North over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Vandyke Road | 61 |
| On or near Kemsley Drive | 38 |
| On or near Meadow Way | 32 |
| On or near Police Station | 30 |
| On or near Nelson Road | 24 |
| On or near Oatfield Gardens | 23 |
| On or near Hydrus Drive | 19 |
| On or near St George'S Close | 17 |
| On or near Babbage Grove | 17 |
| On or near Phoenix Close | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Leighton-Linslade North over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 288 | 36.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 227 | 29.0% |
| Not recorded | 124 | 15.8% |
| Under investigation | 51 | 6.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 24 | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 2.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 2.2% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 2.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
Leighton-Linslade North has an estimated population of 16,686. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Leighton-Linslade North sits in decile 7.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Leighton-Linslade North |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.6% |
| Social rented homes | 13.3% |
| Private rented homes | 11.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 |
Is Leighton-Linslade North a safe place to live?
Leighton-Linslade North recorded 46.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Leighton-Linslade North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 301 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (124).
Is crime in Leighton-Linslade North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Leighton-Linslade North was almost unchanged on the year before: 783 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 778 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Leighton-Linslade North?
Leighton-Linslade North is policed by Bedfordshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Leighton-Linslade North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.